Turn 2 Holiday Express

On Dec. 12, 2013, Derek Jeter helped 250 children from West Michigan celebrate the holidays when he paid them a surprise visit at his Turn 2 Foundation's Annual Holiday Express, hosted by high school students from the Kalamazoo Jeter's Leaders program.

The event is intended to reward young people in the Turn 2 Foundation's signature programs who are demonstrating positive behavior, academic excellence and leadership qualities in school and their communities.

"I am extremely proud of everything the Turn 2 Foundation and particularly the children in our programs have accomplished in 2013," Jeter said. "These young people have set a positive example with their academic success, commitment to healthy living and community service. They have exceeded our wildest expectations and deserve an incredible holiday season filled with health and happiness."

Since its launch in 1996, the Turn 2 Foundation has awarded more than $20 million to create and support signature programs that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and "Turn 2" healthy lifestyles. Learn more »

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